London Man Charged With First Degree Murder Following Grey Street Stabbing

On Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at approximately 9:55 pm, members of the London Police Service and EMS responded to a residence on Grey Street in response to a 9-1-1 call reporting a stabbing. A male was located with serious injuries. He was transported to hospital for treatment but was pronounced deceased shortly thereafter. London Police laid a charge today following the homicide.

The victim has been identified as Roy Joseph Gowdy, 44, of London.

As a result of the homicide investigation, Tony Lynn Huff-Williams, 35, of London, has been charged with first degree murder.

The accused was also charged with aggravated assault in relation to a stabbing that took place at a residence on Simcoe Street on that same night of April 24, at approximately 6:30 pm. The 25-year-old male victim sustained serious, but not life-threatening injuries.

Huff-Williams appeared in London court on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 in relation to the Simcoe Street incident, during which a publication ban was issued on any evidence presented during the hearing.

The accused is scheduled to re-appear in London court on Wednesday May 02, 2018 in relation to the charges.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in on-line anonymously to www.londoncrimestoppers.com